Thomas “Clyde” Hepp, 82, of Pottsville died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at his home. The son of Thomas and Ruth M. Bailey Hepp, he was born Sept. 26, 1928, in Panhandle, Texas. He was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean conflict. He was employed with Southwestern Bell until his retirement and was a member of the VFW in Centerville. Clyde enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Karen Wells and husband Larry of Ardmore, Okla., Kathy Hepp of Pottsville and Cindy Williams of Atkins; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Ina Payne and husband Norman of Little Rock; and many loving nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. at Flat Rock Assembly of God Church.

Rev. Ronnie Birdge will officiate. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Complete military honors will be provided by Rogers Rye VFW post No. 2283. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.